Omnipure Q5536 vs Q5586: Which is the Best Replacement for the Harveys Water Filter?

When it comes to your Harvey Water Softener, getting the right replacement filter is crucial for maintaining high-quality drinking water.

If you're currently using the Harvey Screw-In Water Filter and it's coming up to the time to change, you may be wondering whether there are any alternatives.

Two popular options are the Omnipure Q5536 and Q5586 filters, both of which are compatible but with slightly different benefits.

In this blog post, we'll compare the Omnipure Q5536 and Q5586 vs the Harvey Screw-In Water Filter, review their pros and cons and determine which is the best cartridge to replace for your Harveys drinking water filter.

The Harvey Screw-In Water Filter

The Harvey Screw-In Water Filter is the most common filter type used in conjunction with Harveys Water Softeners.

The filter contains Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) for chlorine, taste and odour reduction and comes in the form of a 10" x 2.5" (25.4cm x 6.35cm) filter cartridge.

As the name suggests, the cartridge screws into the filter head like lightbulb and provides fresh, great tasting filtered water.

Key Points:

• Type: GAC

• Change Frequency: 12 Months

• Capacity: 9092 Litres

• Dimensions: 25.4cm x 6.35cm

• Price: Approx. £55.

The Omnipure Q5536

The Omnipure Q5536 is a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) water filter for effectively removing chlorine and other contaminants down to 5 microns to improve the taste and odour of mains tap water.

If you are looking for a replacement with the same specifications as the Harvey Screw-In Water Filter then this is the one you should look at. With a 12 month

Key points:

• Type: GAC

• Change Frequency: 12 Months

• Capacity: 9092 Litres

• Dimensions: 25.4cm x 6.35cm

• Price: £35.99

The Omnipure Q5586

The Omnipure Q5586 is very similar to the Q5536, with a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) for chlorine, taste and odour reduction plus the additional benefit of limescale inhibitor to prevent scale build up. As Harvey Water Softeners use a bypass so that your drinking water isn't softened, this can be particularly beneficial to prevent scale on your tap.

Due to the shorter life of the scale inhibitor, the Q5586 needs to be replaced every 6 months rather than 12, however comes at a lower price than the Q5536.

Key Points:

• Type: GAC with scale inhibitor

• Change Frequency: 6 Months

• Capacity: 5680 Litres

• Dimensions: 25.4cm x 6.35cm

• Price: £26.99

Omnipure Q5536 vs Omnipure Q5586 vs Harvey Screw-In Filter 

Which one should I choose?

If you are looking for a filter with the exact same specification as the Harvey cartridge whilst saving money, then the Q5536 is the best choice.

If you would prefer a cartridge that reduces scale whilst still offering the same benefits as the Harvey filter then the Q5586 is the recommended choice. This is also available as a 2 pack for 12 months of filtered water.

Both options will save you money, are easy to install, fit in exactly the same way under the kitchen sink and provide great tasting drinking water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all of these filters fit the same? Yes, the Q5536, Q5586 and Harvey Water Filter are easy to install and screw into the filter head in exactly the same way.

Which option will save me the most money? The Q5536 offers the biggest saving.

Are Omnipure filters the same quality as the Harvey Water Filter? Yes, the filters are made to the same quality standards and are NSF approved.

Do all of these filters reduce chlorine, taste and odours? Yes